With
Alfa Romeo DNA and Dodge's passion for performance at its core, the
all-new 2013 Dodge Dart is a thoroughly modern vehicle that's
fuel-efficient, beautifully designed and crafted, agile and brings fun
back to driving in the segment.

Similar
to the Dodge Dart of the late 1960's, the 2013 Dart offers a special
blend of style, performance and innovation. The Dodge brand leveraged
its nearly 100-year history of passion for building high-quality,
innovative vehicles that stand apart in performance and style, as well
as from its partner Fiat's global compact car expertise, to develop the
all-new Dodge Dart.

Friday, 27 April 2012

Production of the Dodge
Dart will begin in May with full production of the compact car expected
by mid-summer, Reid Bigland, head of sales for Chrysler, said today.
Bigland said the company expects to build about 2,000 Dodge Darts in May and about 8,000 in June.
“It’s
going to be late summer before we really hit the stride with all of the
option availability,” Bigland said today at an event in Detroit.
Built in Belvidere, Ill., the Dart is expected to be the company’s first credible compact car
since the early 1990s when it introduced the Dodge Neon. The Dart,
which is built on a platform adapted from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, also
is the first real test of the theory that Fiat’s small car expertise
can strengthen Chrysler where it has been weak.
By late summer, Bigland said he expects the company will be building 10,000 to 12,000 Darts per month.
Chrysler plans to export the Dart to about 40 different countries, including Canada and Mexico.
With
a starting price of $15,995, the Dart will give Chrysler a compact car
at a time when gas prices are rising and consumers are buying more small
cars.
Bigland
said the launch of the Dart is on schedule, even though it will take
until June before most dealers receive a full allotment of cars.
“It’s
not a concern,” Bigland said. “Given the size of the segment throughout
North America and the enthusiasm for the Dart, we think it’s going to
go OK.”

Bigland spoke today at Hard Rock Cafe in Detroit where
Dodge and SRT Motorsports announced the Dart is entering rally car
racing with extreme sports racing star Travis Pastrana as the driver.
The 2013 Dodge Dart will participate in the 2012 Global Rally Cross Championship Series with Pastrana.
The
Global Rally Cross Championship combines circuit racing, off-road racing
and rally competition into one race. The sport debuted in the US at X
Games 16 in Los Angeles in 2010.
Pastrana, 28, is four-time
Rally America Champion and 17-time X Games Gold Medalist. He also is a
stunt performer and a proven winner in freestyle motocross and rally car
racing and has competed in NASCAR.

Dodge and SRT Motorsports have collaborated on the new 2013 Dodge Dart
Global Rally Cross Championships racing car.The Dart, due to piloted by
four-time Rally America Champ Travis Pastrana, is capable of blasting
off the line to 60mph in only 1.9 seconds.The Dart racer features a
2.0-liter turbocharged engine rated at 600hp and 550 lb-ft of torque.
The motor is coupled to a Sedav 4-wheel drive transmission.

The
impressive performance also has to be attributed to the Dart being
customarily stripped of all its interior gadgets and unnecessary
equipment per usual racing-spec models."At Dodge, racing is an integral
part of our heritage and embodies our competitive spirit, so we're very
excited to announce the next chapter in racing for Dodge with our
all-new Dodge Dart. The new Dart Global RallyCross Championship car with
600 horsepower and driver Travis Pastrana takes our passion for
performance to all new heights," said Reid Bigland, President and CEO -
Dodge Brand.

With
Alfa Romeo DNA and Dodge's passion for performance at its core, the
all-new 2013 Dodge Dart is a thoroughly modern vehicle that's
fuel-efficient, beautifully designed and crafted, agile and brings fun
back to driving in the segment.

Similar
to the Dodge Dart of the late 1960's, the 2013 Dart offers a special
blend of style, performance and innovation. The Dodge brand leveraged
its nearly 100-year history of passion for building high-quality,
innovative vehicles that stand apart in performance and style, as well
as from its partner Fiat's global compact car expertise, to develop the
all-new Dodge Dart.

Monday, 16 January 2012

The All New Dodge Dart has been launched
at the Detroit Auto Show 2012 earlier last week. Already the Dodge Dart
is branded as the most “significant vehicle” launched at the 2012 North
American International Auto Show. Dodge Dart Headquarters has been covering the
launch of the “Dodge Dart” at the Detroit Auto Show and you can read
more about the Dodge Dart on this Blog

In this article about the New Dodge Dart we will provide you
with images of the Dodge Dart taken at the North American International
Auto Show where the car were launched.

We will also provide you with some videos about the Dodge Dart.

We will link to previous articles about the Dodge Dart discussing the Dodge Dart and it’s technical features.

The Dodge Dart will also be launched at the Montreal Auto Show in Canada.

Release of the 2013 Dodge Dart at the 2012 North
American International Auto Show, presented by Reid Bigland, President and Chief Executive Officer - Dodge Brand, Chrysler Group LLC,
President and Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler Canada Inc, Head of U.S. Sales, Chrysler Group LLC

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Read More About the 2013 Dodge Dart

The 2013 Dodge Dart
have been launched at the North American International Auto Show taking
place in Michigan Detroit earlier last week. This page will guide you
to everything you need to know about the 2013 Dodge Dart.

When the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart
arrives in showrooms later this year, consumers will have a full menu
of more than 150 Mopar® accessories and performance parts from which to
choose.

January
10, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – When the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart
arrives in showrooms later this year, consumers will have a full menu of
more than 150 Mopar® accessories and performance parts from which to
choose.

2013 Dodge Dart: 150 Accessories and Performance Parts

Mopar® to Offer More Than 150 Accessories and Performance Parts for All-new 2013 Dodge Dart

Most Offered in Compact-car Segment:

Industry-first wireless charging

Industry-first Wi-Fi

Industry-first Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS)

Complete list of accessories at mopar.com

“By itself, our new Dodge Dart will
stand out in the compact-car crowd,” said Pietro Gorlier, President and
CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care
brand.
“But for those who want even more
customization and personalization, Mopar is offering more than 150
quality-tested accessories and performance parts.”

Following is a select list of Mopar accessories and performance parts for the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart:

Performance Styled Hood 2013 Dodge Dart:

Carbon fiber scooped hood, designed to give the vehicle an aggressive and sporty appearance.

With a higher demand on power from
phones and other battery-powered devices, this new wireless charging
system allows driver to set electronic devices in a specified charging
zone and charge without wires. This is accomplished by creating a
virtually invisible charging zone in the vehicle instrument panel or
center stack. Energy is then transferred from the charging pad to the
device battery, utilizing a compatible device-specific case.

Industry-first Wi-Fi 2013 Dodge Dart:

Allows owners to utilize electronic
devices as far as 150 feet from the vehicle. Each passenger may
separately access the Web on the go. In-vehicle router receives 3G
broadband Internet, allowing access to social media, maps, e-mail,
online games, music and more. Works with Wi-Fi enabled device.
Subscription required and sold separately.

Industry-first Electronic Vehicle
Tracking System (EVTS):

Mopar system is powered by Guidepoint Systems,
the leader in GPS-enabled stolen-vehicle recovery systems. Unlike other
vehicle-tracking systems, the Mopar EVTS offers nationwide tracking
without a subscription.

Mopar-First Features

Mopar has introduced numerous industry-first features including:

Vehicle-information apps: first to
introduce smartphone vehicle-information applications, a new channel of
communication with consumers

Electronic Vehicle Tracking System
(EVTS): first to market with a new interactive vehicle tracking device
that sends owner a text when vehicle is driven too fast or too far based
on pre-set parameters

Wi-Fi: first to offer customers the ability to make their vehicle a wireless hot spot

Electronic owner manuals: first to introduce traditional owner manuals in a DVD and brief user-guide format

WiTECH: first to support vehicle
diagnosis and software updates leveraging off-the-shelf personal
computers and a dedicated wireless tool network

About the Mopar Brand

Mopar is Chrysler Group LLC's service,
parts and customer-care brand and distributes 280,000 parts and
accessories. With the creation of the Chrysler Group and Fiat S.p.A.
partnership, Mopar is extending its global reach, integrating service,
parts and customer-care operations in order to enhance dealer and
customer support worldwide. Combined with Fiat S.p.A., Mopar's global
portfolio includes more than 500,000 parts and accessories which are
distributed in more than 120 countries. Mopar is the source for all
genuine parts and accessories for Chrysler Group and Fiat S.p.A. brands.

Mopar parts are unique in that they are
engineered with the same teams that create factory-authorized vehicle
specifications for Chrysler Group and Fiat S.p.A. vehicles — a direct
connection that no other aftermarket parts company can provide.

75 Years of Mopar

Mopar (a simple contraction of the words Motor and Parts) was trademarked for a line of antifreeze products in
1937. The Mopar brand made its mark in the 1960s — the muscle-car era.
The Chrysler Corporation built race-ready Dodge and Plymouth “package
cars” equipped with special high-performance parts. Mopar carried a line
of “special parts” for super-stock drag racers and developed its racing
parts division called Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and
handling for both road and racing use.

The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart zeroes in on
customer comfort and personal style, setting a new standard for compact
car interior refinement. Starting with modern Dodge DNA and through the
use of innovative ambient interior lighting, well-crafted soft-touch
materials, high-tech features and unexpected bursts of color, the 2013
Dodge Dart is loaded with cool amenities and unexpected delights for
both drivers and passengers.

“The new 2013 Dodge Dart is the first of our next-generation interiors,”
said Klaus Busse — Head of Interior Design, Chrysler Group LLC. “We are
able to give customers a well-crafted, high-quality interior similar in
its execution to that of the award-winning interior of the Charger but
infused with exciting colors, eye-catching ambient lighting and
state-of-the-art technology.”

"DRIVER-CENTRIC"

The Dart’s signature “driver-centric” layout is designed to put all controls within easy
reach of the driver. Easily customizable displays and comfort-tuned
seats are packaged in an exceptionally spacious, pleasing interior. The
2013 Dodge Dart features the footprint and value of a compact car,
combined with the interior spaciousness of a mid-size sedan, and it
boasts best-in-class hip and shoulder room and superior rear seat leg
room compared with some mid-size sedans. The Dart’s spacious interior is
noticeably refined and designed with driver and passenger comfort and
convenience in mind.

Tantalizing technology

The
technological centerpiece of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart is the
available lit floating island bezel that houses an available
segment-exclusive 7-in. Thin Film Transistor (TFT) customizable gauge
cluster display. The cluster appears dark or blank until the driver
pushes the start button and the animated digital and analog
instrumentation comes to life. The display is intuitive and has
easy-to-understand full-color visual graphics. The gauges are backlit
with LEDs, which makes them appear exceptionally crisp and clear. When
combined with the large, performance font of the numbers, the gauges are
very easy to read.

An available 8.4-in. touchscreen media
center – the largest touchscreen in the compact car class – completes
the soft, partially wrapped instrument panel, which is wrapped in
premium, soft-touch materials. Cut, sewn and hand-wrapped leather-like
protein vinyl surfaces are used around the floating island bezel brow on
all models.

The 2013 Dodge Dart features available
Ruby Red LED accent lighting that frames the floating island bezel,
audio and heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) controls, reminiscent
of the Dart’s class-exclusive racetrack tail lamps. Standard four-gauge
analog design clusters are trimmed with Ruby Red LED illumination rings
around the speedometer and tachometer.

Lighting in all the right places
provides drivers and passengers a warm, comfortable cockpit. In addition
to the available racetrack lighting surrounding the floating island
bezel, ambient lighting for the door handles, map pockets, foot wells,
glove box, storage bin and illuminated cup holders is both useful and
provides a warm atmosphere inside the vehicle.

Surprising bursts of color Rather
than using traditional film or faux wood appointments, the Dodge Dart
uses thoughtfully placed splashes of color in intuitive locations like
door inserts, storage locations, stitching and seat bolsters. The fresh
Dodge color concept is what differentiates the 2013 Dodge Dart from
other compact cars; it’s a unique, contemporary design concept that
enables the Dart to strike an emotional chord with drivers and
passengers.

In fact, the highly customizable Dodge
Dart gives customers 14 interior color and trim options in either cloth
or leather. Leather front seats are available heated, and the Dart is
the only compact sedan to offer a heated steering wheel option.

The interior grain surfaces include a
micro-matte gloss diffusion that ensures low gloss, high-tactility in
the interior. The grain execution resists noticeable scratching or marks
over the life of the vehicle.

As with the exterior of the Dodge Dart,
precision crafting and attention to detail were paramount when designing
the interior. For example, rather than traditional framed speaker
outlets, the Dodge Dart features a triangular scatter pattern over the
speaker outlets for a more creative, clean and uninterrupted look. A
similar treatment is on the interior door pulls, often an area left
unfinished in competitive vehicles. A wrap-around top cover takes the
customer’s eye from one side of the vehicle to the other and builds on
the interior spaciousness of the Dodge Dart, while eliminating any gaps
between the door and instrument panel.

The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart’s seats were
engineered to be exceptionally comfortable. The front and rear seats
feature tri-layer lower seat cushions, which incorporate three layers of
foam. A dense base foam works with the springs for primary suspension
and distribution of weight, a 10 mm topper pad is glued to the top of
the base pad for pillow-top-like comfort and a layer of lighter density
foam is sewn into the seat covers. Front seats travel up to 180 mm
forward and 40 mm rearward, 30 mm up and 30 mm down to allow drivers and
passengers to find the most comfortable position. The seats have a
serpentine spring suspension that distributes weight more evenly and a
wide seat track to give rear passengers more room to put their feet.

Clever storage spaces keep items out of sight and securely stowed Interior
storage in the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart was thoughtfully designed with
the driver and passengers in mind. Segment-exclusive front-passenger
in-seat storage enables secure, undetected storage of valuables under
the passenger seat cushion without sacrificing headroom. Access to the
storage space (roughly 203 cubic inches) is achieved by simply flipping
the seat cushion up. An oversize, deep-depth largest-in-the-class glove
box can hold an iPad or other tablet so they are stored out of sight.

The center console houses a forward
cubby with removable, rubberized, molded liners providing an intuitive,
easy-to-reach location for items like garage door openers, sunglasses,
wallets and change. Center console side pockets are within easy reach
and are perfect for storing smaller items, such as personal hand-held
devices and mobile phones.

Two front cup holders incorporate grips
to secure different sized beverage containers and are rubber lined,
which makes them very easy to clean. Select models of the Dart offer
illuminated cup holders ringed with white ambient light.

The center armrest on most models of the
new 2013 Dodge Dart opens up compliments of piano hinging, and it
slides fore and aft. Storage under the armrest includes a large bin with
an easy-to-clean rubber mat that houses consumer electronic ports (AUX,
APO, USB and SD) so drivers can hook up their personal electronic
devices. The Dart features up to two 12-volt power outlets, one in the
instrument panel and, on select models, a second outlet in the center
console.

The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart will be
powered by three refined, fuel-efficient and powerful, state-of-the-art
four-cylinder engines that add to Dart’s fun-to-drive quotient.

Drivers
can select from a new Tigershark 16-valve 2.0-liter engine, a 16-valve
1.4-liter MultiAir® Intercooled Turbo engine and a new Tigershark
16-valve 2.4-liter MultiAir 2 four-cylinder engine. Read more about the Dodge Dart Engine.

All-new Dodge Dart features three new technologically advanced, fuel-efficient and powerful engines

”The three new engines available in the
new Dodge Dart have been designed and tested to meet consumer’s needs
for fuel economy, refinement, durability and power in a compact car,”
said Bob Lee, Vice President – Engine and Electrified Propulsion
Engineering, Chrysler Group LLC. “Technologies, including the latest
generation of MultiAir (MultiAir 2) and turbocharging, provide improved
fuel economy, reduced emissions and increased power. A forged steel
crankshaft, forged connecting rods and select fit main bearings are just
a few of the many design features that contribute to the highly refined
sound character of these engines.”

The 2013 Dodge Dart will be the first
compact sedan built in North America to feature MultiAir engine
technology. MultiAir technology delivers optimum combustion at any speed
under all driving conditions by allowing direct and dynamic control of
air intake and combustion. The result is up to a 15 percent increase in
low engine rpm torque and up to a 7.5 percent improvement in fuel
efficiency.

The new Dart also will feature three
transmission choices coupled with the new engines, including a six-speed
manual, new six-speed dual dry clutch transmission (DDCT) and a new
six-speed automatic.

These three engines, combined with three
transmission choices, redefine performance by providing the most
diverse powertrain lineup in the Dart’s class.

The new engine starts with a
lightweight, high-pressure, die-cast aluminum block with cast-iron bore
liners and includes a host of features that increase fuel economy and
provide quiet operation. A forged steel crankshaft and forged connecting
rods, coupled with a cast-iron structural main bearing beam, contribute
to an extremely rigid and quiet lower structure. Bore diameter is 88 mm
and stroke is 82 mm on the new engine. Total displacement is 1995 cc.

To help reduce noise from the lower
reciprocating assembly, the engine is equipped with a steel sandwich
type design oil pan that includes acoustic material between the outer
and inner steel surface of the pan.

The four-valve, aluminum cylinder head
also is new and includes larger, 36 mm intake valves to provide
exceptional performance without sacrificing fuel efficiency. Independent
variable valve timing on the intake and exhaust side have extended cam
phaser range to 60 crankshaft angle degrees of motion.

Port fuel-injection provides precise
fuel delivery. Both the intake manifold and fuel rail have acoustically
dampened covers that contribute to reduced engine noise in the passenger
cabin. Regular fuel with an 87 octane rating is recommended.

The 2.0-liter Tigershark engine is standard on the Dart SE, SXT, Rallye and Limited models.

1.4-liter MultiAir® Turbo Engine

For
those looking for added performance and a dramatic torque increase, the
new Dodge Dart also will be available with a 1.4-liter MultiAir
Turbocharged Intercooled engine. The preliminary ratings for the Dart
1.4 MultiAir Turbo engine are 160 bhp (118 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 184
lb.-ft. (249 Nm) of torque from 2,500 through 4,000 rpm.

Structurally, the 1.4-liter engine
starts with a cast-iron block. Bore is 72 mm and stroke is 84 mm. A
forged steel crankshaft is fitted with select fit main bearings and is
supported across five main journals. Forged steel connecting rods, which
include a unique cross section to minimize longitudinal and lateral
bending, also are used for increased durability. Cast-aluminum pistons
with a compression ratio of 9.8:1 are used.

The aluminum cylinder head features
MultiAir technology. Unlike fixed lobes on a conventional camshaft that
control valve lift and duration, the intake valves with the MultiAir
system are electro hydraulically controlled. This results in wide
flexibility of intake valve openings for better fuel economy and power
with lower emissions.

The substantial power level is a result
of the turbocharger, which includes a single intercooler. Boost pressure
is dynamically managed to provide a broad torque curve over a wide
variety of ambient conditions with peak pressure of 22 psi at 4,000 rpm.

Fiat Groups 1.4 MultiAir turbo engine wins prestigious BEST NEW ENGINE OF THE YEAR award

2.4-liter Tigershark Engine with MultiAir® 2

Largest
of the trio of engines available in the 2013 Dodge Dart, the new
2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir® 2 is the third Chrysler Group
engine to feature MultiAir technology. The preliminary ratings for the
2.4-liter TIgershark with MultiAir 2 are 184 horsepower (137 kW) at
6,250 rpm and 171 lb.-ft. (232 Nm) of torque at 4,800 rpm. The engine is
slated for availability in the third quarter of 2012.

The new 2.4-liter engine incorporates
many of the same features found in the 2.0-liter Tigershark, including a
high-pressure, die-cast aluminum block with cast-iron bore liners,
forged steel crankshaft and forged connecting rods. Bore diameter is 88
mm and stroke is 97 mm. Total displacement is 2360 cc.

Lightweight cast-aluminum pistons have
been designed specifically for lower friction on the 2.4-liter
Tigershark engine and provide a 10.1 compression ratio. Maximum engine
speed is 6,500 rpm.

The aluminum cylinder head includes a
four valves-per-cylinder arrangement with 36 mm intake valves for
optimum performance without sacrificing fuel efficiency. MultiAir 2
allows better control of the start and end of the valve events and an
extended opening on the intake cycle for better exhaust gas
recirculation. Both features improve fuel economy.

Exhaust is through a tubular exhaust
manifold that is located in the front of the engine compartment. The
location of the exhaust manifold helps decrease the possibility of
exhaust noises entering the passenger cabin. Other sound refinement
features, including an aluminum head cover, aluminum front engine cover,
an acoustically dampened intake manifold and a fuel rail cover, reduce
outside engine noise significantly.

2013 Dodge Dart Transmissions

The
new 2013 Dodge Dart will feature three transmission choices, including a
new six-speed DDCT, six-speed manual and a new six-speed automatic.

C635 Six-speed Manual Transmission

Standard
on all three engines is the six-speed C635 manual transmission. This
state-of-the-art gearbox is designed and built by Fiat Powertrain.
Compact and lightweight, the transmission is designed to withstand
maximum torque values up to 350 Nm. With six gears, the transmission is
designed to operate at a low engine rpm to provide maximum fuel economy.
The low operating speed range also reduces noise and provides a quiet
cabin environment at highway speeds.

C635 Dual Dry Clutch Six-speed Automatic Transmission

Improved
performance and fuel efficiency are just two attributes of Chrysler
Group’s new C635 DDCT. The new DDCT will be available exclusively on
2013 Dodge Dart models equipped with the 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbocharged
engine.

Designed specifically for lighter
vehicle applications, the new DDCT represents the first application of
this technology to Chrysler Group front-wheel-drive passenger vehicles.
The six-speed DDCT is designed to handle up to 350 Nm of torque.

The new DDCT also includes a hill start
assist feature that helps prevent vehicle rollback when the vehicle is
on an incline. Working with the brake control unit, the transmission
momentarily holds brake pressure until adequate torque is reached to
move the vehicle forward.

6F24 Six-speed Automatic Transmission

Small
and compact, the Powertech six-speed automatic transmission is fully
electronic and is designed for increased fuel efficiency. Torque
capacity for the new transmission is 250 Nm.

With a 5.4 gear spread, gear changes are
nearly imperceptible at all speeds and optimum shift quality is
provided throughout the rpm range, including launch, acceleration and
passing at highway speeds. Autostick is standard.

Designed to provide maximum durability, the six-speed automatic is “fill-for-life” and requires no maintenance.

Safety and Security:
were at the forefront in the development of the all-new 2013 Dodge
Dart. The new Dart was engineered with 60 available safety and security
features, all designed to give drivers and passengers peace of mind when
traveling.

The Dodge Dart starts with a strong
foundation constructed with 68-percent high-strength steel. Engineers
then added both active and passive safety features. Among them, 10
standard airbags, which are unsurpassed in the compact car segment. They
include:

Dual-stage, adaptive venting, front driver and passenger air bags

Front-seat-mounted pelvic and thorax air bags

Rear-seat-mounted pelvic air bags

Front driver and passenger knee air bags

All-row side-curtain air bags

The 2013 Dodge Dart is also the only car in its class to offer Rear Cross Path Detection.
The Dart also features standard four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes on all
models, electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation,
available ParkView® rear back-up camera that displays on an 8.4-inch
touchscreen monitor and ParkSense® rear park assist. These features and
more all work to protect passengers in the event of a crash. Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) allow for a child safety seat
to be placed in any of the three rear seating positions.
Standard and available safety and security features on the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart include:

All-speed traction control system: Part of the standard anti-lock
brake system (ABS), helps keep driving wheels from spinning during
acceleration from a stop or during all speeds by applying individual
brakes alone or in combination with engine torque limitation to prevent
wheel slip

Anti-lock, four-channel braking system: Senses and prevents wheel
lockup independently at all four wheels, offering improved steering
control under extreme braking and/or slippery conditions. The
four-channel system monitors the speed of each wheel individually and
allows individual wheel braking for superior control, as well as
provides backup braking in the unlikely event that one of the two
braking circuits would fail. (Four-wheel disc brakes standard on all
models)

Belt Alert: Activates a chime and/or illuminates an icon in the
instrument cluster to remind the driver and front passenger to buckle up
if the Dodge Dart is driven without belted front-seat occupants

Blind-spot Monitoring: Uses dual ultra-wideband radar sensors to aid
the driver when changing lanes or if being passed by or passing unseen
vehicles. The system notifies the driver of a vehicle in their blind
spot via illuminated icons on the side-view mirror and with a
driver-selected audible chime

Brake-lock differential system (BLDS): Allows the vehicle to
maintain forward motion if one or two wheels lose traction by
selectively and aggressively applying brakes to the spinning wheels

Brake Override: When a disagreement exists between the throttle and
the brake, the brake signal causes the engine controller to reduce
engine power, allowing the operator to stop the Dodge Dart

Brake/Park interlock: Prevents the Dodge Dart from being shifted out
of “Park” unless the brake pedal is applied Brake-traction control
system (BTCS): Helps to keep driving wheels from spinning during
acceleration from a stop or during slow speeds by applying individual
brakes to the slipping wheel(s)

Child-protection rear door locks: Disables the rear doors’
inside-release handle by adjusting a small lever on the door-shut face

Driver’s side knee air bag: Located below the instrument panel, the
knee air bag deploys when the driver air bag deploys and is designed to
properly position the occupant during impact and offer additional lower
leg protection

Dual-stage front air bags: Inflate with a force appropriate to the
severity of the impact. In addition, the Dart’s passenger air bag is
designed to deploy at varying inflation rated based on the occupant’s
position. Both meet FMVSS 208 advanced air bag requirements for smaller,
out-of-position occupants

Electronic brake-force distribution: Assists the driver to optimize
stopping distances and control under all vehicle loading conditions by
regulating braking pressure front-to-rear

Electronic roll mitigation (ERM): An extension of the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC). Uses input from ESC sensors to anticipate if
the vehicle is at risk of entering a potential roll situation then
reacts immediately, applying the brakes individually and modulating
throttle position as needed to attempt avoiding a roll situation

Electronic stability control (ESC): Enhances driver control and
helps maintain directional stability under all conditions. Provides the
benefit in critical driving situations, such as turns, and is valuable
when driving on mixed surface conditions, including snow, ice or gravel.
If there is a discernible difference between driver input through the
steering wheel and the Dart’s path, ESC applies selective braking and
throttle input to guide the Dart back on to the driver’s intended path

Emergency trunk release: A glow-in-the-dark release handle, which
may be activated in the event of an adult or child being inadvertently
trapped inside the trunk

Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS): Makes it easier for
emergency personnel to see and reach occupants in the event of an
accident by turning on the interior lighting and unlocking doors after
air bag deployment. Also shuts off flow of fuel to the engine

Front and rear crush zones: Designed to compress during an accident
to absorb energy from an impact, which decreases transfer of that energy
to occupants

Front passenger knee air bag: Located below the instrument panel,
the knee air bag deploys when the passenger air bag deploys and is
designed to properly position the occupant during impact and offer
additional lower leg protection

Front seat-belt active load limiters: Designed to optimize the chest loading in an impact event

Front seat-belt pretensioners: During a collision, impact sensors
initiate front seat-belt pretensioners to remove slack in the seat belt
system, thereby reducing the forward movement of the occupant’s head and
torso

Front-seat-mounted air bags: Deploy for enhanced thorax protection during a side impact

Head restraints: Included at all three rear seat positions

High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps: Provide approximately
three times the light output of conventional reflector lamps for
improved nighttime illumination

High-strength steel, 68 percent: Hot stamped, high-strength- and
ultra-high-strength steel are used to construct a lightweight, modern
solid vehicle architecture

Hill-start Assist: Prevents the Dodge Dart from rollback and assists
drivers when starting from a stop on a hill by maintaining the level of
brake pressure applied for a short period of time after a driver’s foot
is removed from the brake pedal

Keyless Enter ‘n Go: When an individual enters the Dodge Dart,
electronic sensors detect if the vehicle key fob is present. This will
then allow the individual to push a button to start the Dodge Dart
without having to insert the key into the ignition (The driver must
apply the brake pedal when starting the car). The sensors also allow the
deck lid to open without use of pressing the key fob

LATCH: is designed to ease installation of compatible aftermarket child seats

Lock on Sync tire pressure monitors – Tire pressure monitoring
system self-learns tire position after rotation or tire is moved to a
new location

Navigation system: Easy-to-use maps with audible turn-by-turn
directions, more than 6 million points of interest and lane guidance

Occupant Restraint Controller: Detects an impact and determines
whether a crash is severe enough to trigger air bag deployment and
whether the primary or secondary stage inflation is sufficient. In
addition, the controller detects side impacts and determines whether the
rail-curtain and side seat-mounted (thorax protection) airbags should
deploy. Engagement of front seat-belt pretensioners are also managed
through the controller

ParkSense rear park assist: Assists at low speeds in reverse to
detect stationary objects. Consists of audible warnings for the driver
and has a display in the instrument cluster’s Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)

ParkView rear backup camera: Provides a wide-angle view on the
navigation screen of the area immediately behind the Dodge Dart, giving
the driver greater peace of mind before reversing at low speeds. The
display features grid lines to help the driver when maneuvering into
parking spaces or narrow areas. The image is displayed on the 8.4-inch
touch screen when the transmission is shifted into Reverse

Rainy Brake Support: The system uses the ESC pump to occasionally
push brake pads lightly against brake rotors in rainy conditions in
order to keep rotors dry and assure maximum braking performance under
wet conditions

Reactive head restraints: Activate in the event of a rear collision.
Restraints are designed to reduce injuries by minimizing the gap
between the head restraint and the passenger’s head

Ready Alert Braking: The system anticipates situations when the
driver may initiate an emergency brake stop and uses the ESC pump to set
brake pads against rotors in order to decrease the time required for
full brake application

Rear Cross Path Detection: In parking lot situations, this system
warns drivers backing out of parking spaces of traffic moving toward
their vehicle. It activates any time the Dodge Dart is in Reverse. The
driver is notified of vehicle(s) crossing behind the vehicle via
illuminated icons on the side-view mirror and with a driver-selected
audible chime

Rear-seat-mounted air bags: deploy for enhanced pelvis protection during a side impact

Remote keyless entry: Locks and unlocks doors and turns on interior
lamps. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional security alarm, the
remote also arms and disarms that system

Safety cage body structure: Protects occupants by managing and controlling energy in the event of an impact

Sentry Key® engine immobilizer: Uses a key fob that has an embedded
transponder with a pre-programmed security code to shut off the engine
after a few seconds and discourage vehicle theft

Side-curtain air bags: Full-length side-curtain air bags extend
protection to all outboard front- and rear-seat passengers. Each side
air bag has its own impact sensors that autonomously trigger the air bag
on the side where an impact occurs. This type of air bag is housed in
the headliner just above the side windows

Side guard door beams: In front and rear doors provide occupant protection during a side impact

SiriusXM Travel Link: Provides passengers with real-time information
and entertainment to make every trip more efficient and safe

Tilt-and-telescoping steering column: Allows steering column to tilt
and move toward or away from the driver to achieve a safe and
comfortable distance from the advanced multi-stage front driver air bag,
if deployed

Three-point seat belts at all positions: Front and all rear seating positions have lap and shoulder belts

Tire-pressure monitoring system: Informs driver when tire pressure
is too low. Pressure-sensor modules within the valve stems of all four
road wheels send continuous radio-frequency signals to a receiver and
the system

Trailer-sway control: Reduces trailer sway and improves handling in
adverse towing conditions caused by crosswinds and traffic. The system
monitors the vehicle’s movement relative to the driver’s intended path,
then applies alternating brake pressure to slow the vehicle and then
increases the pressure on one front wheel in order to counteract the
sway induced by the trailer

Turn signals on exterior mirrors: Visually signals other drivers warning of a turn or lane change

Uconnect Voice Command: An in-vehicle, voice-activated communication
system that allows drivers to operate a Bluetooth compatible phone with
their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. When the Bluetooth phone
is initially connected, the contact list is automatically downloaded,
synchronizing as many as 1,000 phone book entries, which can then be
selected by simply saying a contact name. It also allows drivers to
switch radio modes, tune to AM/FM and SiriusXM Satellite Radio stations
and request real-time information (such as fuel prices) from
SiriusXM Travel Link using natural voice commands. The hands free option
promotes safety, freedom, value and flexibility

As the first vehicle to evolve from
Chrysler Group’s alliance with Fiat, the Dodge Dart builds off Alfa
Romeo’s performance virtues and Dodge’s increasingly zealous attention
to quality. The Dodge Dart and Alfa Romeo partnership.

The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart Redefines Performance :
Dodge
engineers used the latest technological advances combined with a
passion for excellence when developing the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart, and
the result is a high-performing, sleek, aerodynamic sedan that is both
fuel efficient, fun to drive and whisper quiet on the inside.

The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart Redefines Performance

More than 600 hours of development time in Chrysler Group’s wind
tunnel combined with segment-leading technology, such as active grille
shutters and extensive use of under body belly plans, helped Dodge Dart
achieve its world-class aerodynamic performance

Proven, modular Alfa Romeo Giulietta architecture lengthened 12
inches and widened roughly an inch on each side for North American
market; delivers fun-to-drive experience with more interior roominess
than some mid-size sedans

The Dart body has one of the highest high-strength steel contents in
the industry, 68 percent, which results in a solid, rigid structure

The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart was
developed and engineered to exceed customer expectations for
satisfaction, quality and reliability. Dodge engineers looked at every
detail during development by tracking more than 5,000 customer
functional objectives for the car on a weekly basis.

The functional objectives were
determined from consumer clinics that took place at the start of the
design and development of the Dart. Engineers spent time with consumers
who owned a compact car and tracked things that truly matter to them.

”The 2013 Dodge Dart was engineered to
compete with the best vehicles in the compact car segment,” said Matt
Liddane, Vehicle Line Executive – Chrysler Group LLC. “We listened to
our customers and developed an outstanding compact sedan that delivers
where it matters most – it’s fuel-efficient, extremely quiet, has all
the latest high-tech features, is unsurpassed in the class with 10
airbags and it’s an absolute blast to drive. We can’t wait for our
customers to experience it.”

The Dart excels not only in traditional performance metrics, but also as an ecologically smart, fuel-efficient vehicle.

Alfa Romeo Roots FIAT
Group architecture – compliments of the award-winning Alfa Romeo
Giulietta – is the basis for the underpinnings of the new 2013 Dodge
Dart. The Giulietta is renowned for satisfying the most demanding
customers in terms of exceptional driving dynamics and agility, and that
DNA carries over to the new Dodge Dart. Dodge engineers lengthened the
platform 12 inches as they expanded it from a hatch to a sedan and
widened it roughly 2 inches – almost 1 inch on each side –to create a
spacious compact sedan with the interior roominess of a mid-size car.

The Giulietta’s proven modular
architecture means many models can be built using the same basic
underpinnings. The result is better quality and reliability, as well as
lower costs, less development time and tooling. The Compact U.S. Wide
(CUS-wide) architecture Dart is built on is comprised of common, modular
and interchangeable components and allows for modularity of the
wheelbase, front track, rear track, front overhang, length and width
across vehicle lines.

The 2013 Dodge Dart’s body structure has
a high-strength steel content of 68 percent, one of the highest in the
industry. Hot stamped-, high-strength- and ultra-high-strength steel are
used to construct a strong, lightweight, solid vehicle architecture.

World-class Aerodynamics

The
all-new 2013 Dodge Dart hits the mark with world-class aerodynamic
performance compliments of a modern, sculpted exterior design and
innovative technology not typically seen in the compact sedan segment.

The Dart spent more than 600 hours of
development time in the Chrysler Group’s state-of-the-art aero acoustic
wind tunnel. As a result, designers optimized the car’s front end for
smooth airflow above, below and around the car without compromising
styling or engine cooling requirements. Examples include the notch angle
at the rear of the car, the shape of the rear taillamp applique and
rear corners, all of which combine to improve aero performance without
hurting the design aesthetics. In addition, work in the wind tunnel
helped designers aero shape the mirrors for a significant improvement in
aerodynamic performance.

The all-new Dodge Dart is the first
Dodge vehicle to employ an active grille shutter system, which
automatically closes the airflow through the lower intake when cooling
is least needed, reducing drag roughly 3 to 5 percent when compared with
a vehicle without an active grille shutter system.

When the active grille shutters are
closed, airflow is redirected around the front of the vehicle and down
the sides, rather than through the vehicle, enhancing aero performance.
Engine coolant temperature and vehicle speed determine whether the
shutter is open or closed. For example, the shutter will close at
highway speeds when less engine cooling is required and aerodynamic drag
is most significant; the system will open when the car is hot city
driving, traveling up a hill or pulling a trailer.

The 2013 Dodge Dart includes
segment-exclusive underbody panels that run virtually stem to stern on
the Dart’s underbody and are more typically found on luxury vehicles.
The belly panels are constructed of Mold-in-color (MIC) black composite
and essentially cover 90 percent of the underbody. In addition to the
aerodynamic benefits, the panels also serve to stop road noise from
entering the passenger cabin.

The extensive use of
underbody treatments, including a stylized lower radiator close out
panel that is positioned below the front fascia, front and rear tire
spats, an engine belly pan, two mid-floor belly pans, a center diffuser
and outboard diffusers, collectively reduce aerodynamic drag by 7
percent.

Never Neutral 2013 Dodge Dart

Fun-to-drive Dynamics

The
Dart’s chassis was engineered to deliver sporty European handling
dynamics and steering precision with ride and comfort characteristics
tuned for North American roads.

The front and rear suspensions on the
Dodge Dart are built using bushings and geometry tuned to achieve
excellent handling with maximum comfort.

The 2013 Dodge Dart features the proven
MacPherson strut front suspension, which is renowned for its packaging
efficiency and light weight. Dodge engineers specifically tuned the
front suspension geometry to minimize camber loss, resulting in more
responsive steering and handling characteristics and a smooth ride with
little to no road noise – all qualities drivers will appreciate.

Dodge engineers used aluminum alloys for
the knuckles and brake calipers and high-strength steels for the
suspension linkages. They also optimized structural components to
minimize unsprung weight (the weight of parts that are not carried on
the springs, such as wheels, axles, and brakes), which results in more
responsive vehicle handling, ride quality and reduced road noise.

The stiffness and low weight of the
front suspension helps reduce typical rolling noise, keeping the road
noise where it belongs – on the road and out of the Dart’s passenger
cabin.

The 2013 Dodge Dart’s suspension
features a flat-bottomed geometry in which the floor plan is nicely
integrated, which actively contributes to the Dart’s exceptional
aerodynamic performance. Many key front-suspension components improve
ride quality, durability and safety.

Ride quality is improved, in part, thanks to the use of:

Split dome anti-sway bar blocks that optimize the exchange of forces between the suspension and body, filtering out vibrations

Telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers with high lateral stiffness

Solid half-shafts throughout the range that help reduce weight and vibration

Side load coil springs that optimize the thrust axis and help transfer loads on the shock absorber to improve comfort

High-strength springs

Durability and perceived vehicle quality are improved in part by:

Spring isolators interposed between the springs and their support bases to eliminate running noise

One-piece cast-iron lower control arms to enhance durability

A third load path, which provides additional safety benefits for
drivers and passengers, is created with attachments on the
cast-aluminum, flat cross member that are strong enough to absorb loads
in the event of an impact. The flat cross member enhances vehicle
rigidity

The Dart’s front suspension cradle is
constructed of high-pressure, die-cast aluminum, which is 14-pounds
lighter than more conventional front cradle applications. The cradle
also is stiff, helping stop the transmission of noise, vibration and
harshness (NVH) into the passenger compartment, contributing to the
Dart’s exceptionally quiet interior.

A bi-link independent rear suspension on
the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart enables European handling capability for
those drivers who love to lean into corners and the smooth ride North
American drivers covet.

Steel springs with high fatigue durability allow for weight containment

Chrome guide rods enable very long durability even under extreme use conditions

Telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers that connect to the lower link are engineered for minimal bulk

The rear suspension cradle is crafted in
the same manner as the front, with a high-pressure die-cast aluminum
structure. It is optimized to provide minimal weight, which enables
fuel-efficiency, and for stiffness, which reduces the transmission of
NVH into the passenger compartment.

The Dart’s all-season tires provide
exceptional grip and balanced performance and contribute to the
vehicle’s excellent ride comfort. The standard 16-inch and available
17-inch tires were picked with an emphasis on fuel efficiency. Dart
R/T’s standard 18-inch tire puts a priority on steering and handling.

Power Steering System

With
a 15:1 steering ratio, the 2013 Dodge Dart is one of the
fastest-steering vehicles in the compact car segment. The Dart’s
steering system is designed and engineered for the best performance for
the driver in sporty driving conditions, as well as excellent handling
and reduced effort during parking maneuvers.

The all-new Dart employs standard
electric power steering (EPS). All of the power assist is provided via
an electric motor system rather than a traditional hydraulic system.
Because the system is fully electronic, the driver experiences optimal
steering effort at all vehicle speeds, and there is less noise and
better fuel efficiency since there is no parasitic loss from a power
steering pump.

The boost, or assist, is variable and
speed sensitive, responding to sensors monitoring steering torque,
steering wheel speed and angle and vehicle speed. The steering system is
fully integrated with the vehicle’s electronic stability control (ESC)
system and helps to compensate in split-traction, torque steer and
pull-drift (crowned road) situations.

The 2013 Dodge Dart features
next-generation electric dual-pinion steering, which delivers sporty
handling by managing significant loads at all steering wheel operating
speeds, power assist curves modulated according to driving conditions
and up to a 3 percent improvement in fuel efficiency when compared with a
conventional hydraulic system.

The Dart steering column is designed for
telescopic adjustment of up to 40 mm and up to 4 degrees of angular
adjustment. The Dodge Dart has an estimated turning circle of 38.1 feet.

Brakes

The 2013 Dodge
Dart is the only vehicle in the compact sedan segment to include
four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with traction control standard on
all models.

The Dodge Dart features a four-channel
anti-lock braking system that monitors the speed of each wheel
individually. The four-channel system allows individual wheel braking
for superior control and provides backup braking in the unlikely event
that one of the two braking circuits would fail. The ABS software uses a
steering wheel angle sensor that allows the system to differentiate
between straight-line braking and braking in a turn resulting in better
straight line braking with minimal yaw.

The Traction Control System (TCS), which
is integrated with ABS, is an all-speed, four-channel system. TCS helps
maximize driver control in all conditions by combining both engine
torque and brake control to regulate wheel spin at all driving speeds.
When the system senses impending wheel slip during acceleration, it
signals the throttle control to reduce drive wheel torque. Under extreme
situations, such as going from pavement to ice during acceleration, the
system will selectively apply the brakes to maintain control. An ESC
button on the center stack allows the driver to partially turn off the
system.

The all-new Dodge Dart also features
electronic brake-force distribution, which helps the driver optimize
stopping distances and maintain control under all vehicle loading
conditions by regulating braking pressure front-to-rear.

The
Dodge Dart’s interior cabin is engineered to be exceptionally quiet.
This is accomplished through the honing of exterior shapes and the use
of sealing and acoustic sound-deadening materials and applications.

The all-new Dart was engineered using
multiple techniques to optimize and hone exterior shapes and to make for
a smooth, quiet ride. From front to rear, those techniques include:

Laser-braised roof ditch eliminates noise-inducing cavities and resonance along the roof line

A segment-exclusive seal from the backlight to the decklid stops
turbulence in the area resulting in a quieter ride for rear seat
occupants. The seal also eliminates the chance for air leakage into the
trunk compartment and protects the trunk from water seepage

The grille grates are optimized to minimize air “swoosh”

Wiper blades are positioned below the hood line, which ensures near silent operation

A hood seal closes off the hood-to-fascia gap, minimizing air turbulence

Door uppers were designed and engineered so nothing invades air flow
around the vehicle, which can be a common source of wind noise

Mirrors were refined and optimized during hundreds of hours of wind tunnel analysis to improve both aero and sound performance

A triple door seal system for all doors keeps wind and noise from seeping into the passenger compartment

The 2013 Dodge Dart also is the first
Dodge vehicle to use a hybrid system of rocker foam and acoustic
baffles. The acoustic baffles are paint-oven expandable and are placed
in cavities in the Dart’s body structure to reduce road noise.
Twenty-four acoustic baffles are applied in the B-pillars, dog-leg,
sail/C-pillars, rails and A-pillar. Similar to the acoustic baffles,
expandable tape is applied in three-to-four locations in the window
frames of all four doors, which stops air leakage in the door header,
weld flanges and holes.

Engineers also applied 100 percent fully
sealed acoustic perimeter water deflectors in all four doors, which is a
key enabler to reducing the amount of air and related noise that sneaks
into the passenger compartment. The rubberized shield has only one
orifice while most have multiple holes.

Baked on mastic in the floor pan of the
new Dodge Dart reduces road noise and vibration and adds to the
vehicle’s smooth, quiet ride.

Engine covers and a glove-fit instrument panel pad on the passenger compartment side reduce powertrain noise.

All of the treatments result in less air
entering into the passenger cabin, giving drivers and passengers
world-class levels of interior-cabin quietness in the all-new 2013 Dodge
Dart.

To achieve the segment-leading
performance, engineers used Computational Fluid Dynamics to deliver just
the right amount of air flow through the ductwork. A variable
displacement condenser continually matches the requested cooling load,
which keeps the system stable and helps it operate quietly and
efficiently. The central unit doors of the system are electronic; there
are no cables, so drivers and passengers experience a more consistent
feel when the system is on.

The air outlets are adjusted with
rack-and-pinion vein adjusters, which make them both feel pleasant to
the touch and give a consistent feel when they’re repositioned in a
different direction. Outboard air outlet bezels in the Dodge Dart come
in three finishes: black, satin chrome or black chrome. Models equipped
with automatic temperature control also include a humidity sensor, which
creates an automatic de-fog capability.

Customer-focused Vehicle Development

The
all-new 2013 Dodge Dart was developed and engineered to exceed
expectations for customer satisfaction, quality and reliability.
Engineers used Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) to ensure the voice of the
customer was captured during the vehicle development process. DFSS folds
in voice of the customer data along with lessons learned to ensure
every vehicle is of the highest quality possible.

Before the Dart was even designed,
customer focus teams were established to understand the voice of the
customer. Critical areas and key systems were used to designate
projects. The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart had more than 100 DFSS projects
during its development phases. Dodge engineers looked at every detail
during development by tracking more than 5,000 customer functional
objectives for the car on a weekly basis. The customer functional
objectives were determined from consumer clinics held at the start of
the Dart’s design and development.

The 2013 Dodge Dart was engineered with a
new definition of performance in mind. The Dart excels not only in
traditional performance metrics, but also as an ecologically smart,
fuel-efficient vehicle.

As Quoted by 2013 Dodge Dart Headquarters " The 2013 Dodge Dart is a car for the people, the level of refinement, performance, economy, and customization is at a level never seen before in the segment let alone any vehicle under $50,000 dollars. That this car starts at $15,995 is a engineering miracle."